Accountant I (City of Prichard)

Accountant I (City of Prichard) Salary See Position Description Location Mobile County, AL Job Type 01-Full-time Permanent Job Number #42413-0526 Department City of Prichard Division Finance Opening Date 05/27/2026 Closing Date 6/8/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions General Information This is responsible technical and accounting work assisting in the maintenance of a system of governmental accounting records. Jurisdiction Starting Salary City of Prichard $32, 352 Requirements Minimum Qualification Requirements Attainment of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in accounting; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Description For details, please see Class Specifications | ACCOUNTANT I | Class Spec Details Important Information All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received. Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at .... Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are: 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service) 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary) Group medical plan (most jurisdictions) Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions) Retirement plans Employee Credit Union Promotion by competitive exam Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs 01 Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary Yes No 02 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? Yes No 03 Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Yes No 04 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed. High School or GED 1 year of college 2 years of college Associate Degree 3 years of college 4 years of college Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer) Master's degree Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree Juris Doctor Doctoral degree 05 Do you have a college degree in accounting, finance, marketing, economics, business administration, business management or related degree? Yes No 06 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in accounting, such as coding and classifying receipts and expenditures, balancing accounts and ledgers, preparing financial reports, processing payroll, reconciling accounts, assisting with budget preparation, conducting audits, and maintaining governmental accounting records. None 6 months 1 year 1 year and 6 months 2 years 2 years and 6 months 3 years 3 years and 6 months 4 years 4 years and 6 months 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years 11 years 12 years 07 Describe your experience coding and classifying receipts and expenditures, balancing accounts and ledgers, preparing financial reports, processing payroll, reconciling accounts, assisting with budget preparation, conducting audits, and maintaining governmental accounting records. 08 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your veteran status. I am not a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. I am a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who has been discharged from active service under other than honorable conditions. I am a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who has been discharged from active service under honorable conditions. I am a veteran of the United States Armed Forces with 10% or less disability percentage according to the U.S. Veterans Administration who has been discharged from active service under honorable conditions. I am the spouse of a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who has been discharged from active service under honorable conditions. I am a veteran of the United States Armed Forces with more than 10% disability percentage according to the U.S. Veterans Administration who has been discharged from active service under honorable conditions. I am the spouse of a veteran of the United States Armed Forces and my spouse has more than 10% disability percentage according to the U.S. Veterans Administration and has been discharged from active service under honorable conditions. I am the widow or widower of a deceased war veteran of the United States Armed Forces. 09 Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below. 10 Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years? Yes No Required Question Employer Mobile Civil Service Address P.O. Box 66794 1809 Government Street Mobile, Alabama, 36660-1794 Phone ... Website